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Meaning of prospect
The word "prospect" primarily refers to a potential or likely future situation or event.
Etymology of prospect
The word "prospect" originates from the Latin "prospectus," which is the past participle of "prospicere," meaning to see ahead or to look forward to, derived from "pro-" (forward) and "specere" (to look)
Historically, the word "prospect" has been used to describe a view or scene, as well as a potential or likely future situation or event
Synonyms
outlook
view
vista
landscape
scene
possibility
chance
opportunity
expectation
anticipation
hope
potential
likelihood
probability
prospectus
forecast
prediction
projection
prognosis
scenario
circumstance
condition
situation
perspective
angle
viewpoint
aspect
side
facet
regard
respect
consideration
regard
concern
affair
matter
business
enterprise
venture
undertaking
endeavor
pursuit
quest
search
exploration
investigation
research
survey
examination
inspection
review
appraisal
assessment
evaluation
Definitions
- A person's chances of success or advancement in a particular sphere or activity
- * A place or area that has the potential for a particular purpose or activity
- * The possibility of a particular event or situation happening
Usage Examples
- The company has a promising prospect of expanding into new markets
- * The prospect of traveling abroad is exciting
- * The new employee has a bright prospect of career advancement
Antonyms
impossibility
improbability
hopelessness
despair
gloom
pessimism
negativity
doubt
uncertainty
ambiguity
obscurity
darkness
bleakness
dreariness
desolation
despondency
discouragement
disappointment
frustration
disillusionment
disenchantment